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How to get fromEdinburgh to Spitsbergenby plane, unknown, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Spitsbergen by plane, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane EDI - LYR
    2. Walk from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Spitsbergenunknown unknown
    10h 58m

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane GLA - LYR
    3. Walk from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Spitsbergenunknown unknown
    15h 18m

  3. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane ABZ - LYR
    3. Walk from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Spitsbergenunknown unknown
    14h 45m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration10h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Spitsbergen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,646.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 58m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Spitsbergen, SJ?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Spitsbergen. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), then travel to Spitsbergen. Alternatively, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), then travel to Spitsbergen.

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